Quesadillas with Pico De Gallo

Elevate your taco night with these irresistible Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo, a quick and flavorful recipe that combines gooey, golden-brown cheese quesadillas with a fresh, zesty homemade salsa. Featuring a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses tucked into soft flour tortillas, these quesadillas deliver a satisfying crunch and creamy bite in every mouthful. The fresh Pico de Gallo, made with ripe Roma tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and a splash of lime juice, adds a vibrant and tangy kick that perfectly balances the richness of the cheese. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or even casual gatherings. Serve these cheesy quesadilla wedges with a generous helping of Pico de Gallo and watch them disappear! Perfect keywords: quesadillas, Pico de Gallo, easy Mexican recipes, cheesy snacks, quick appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 4 pieces Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 piece Jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Pico de Gallo by dicing the Roma tomatoes and finely chopping the red onion, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for a milder flavor).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Stir in lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with a small amount of butter.

Step 4

Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.

Step 5

Fold the tortilla in half to form a semicircle. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and cheese. Add a bit more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 7

Cut each quesadilla into three or four wedges and serve warm with the prepared Pico de Gallo on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	691 grams (691.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1100

Total Fat 65.80g	84%
Saturated Fat 38.80g	194%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 166mg	55%
Sodium 3026mg	132%
Total Carbohydrate 98.50g	36%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 11.20g
Protein 43.30g	87%

Vitamin D 29IU	143%
Calcium 1103mg	85%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 924mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 34.0%